Blog Profile / Traffic Management Centers
| URL : | http://tmcinfo.blogspot.com/ | |
|---|---|---|
| Filed Under: | Industries / Transportation | |
| Posts on Regator: | 1967 | |
| Posts / Week: | 7.2 | |
| Archived Since: | March 4, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
Durbin Proposes Bill to Slow Transportation Privatization
View more videos at: http://nbcchicago.com.
Successful conclusion of the CoCarX project
On 25 May 2011 the multi-industry Cooperative Cars Extended (CoCarX) research project demonstrated its findings..More at ERTICOhttp://www.itscommunity.eu/successful-conclusion-of-the-cocarx-project/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Vermont Agency of Transportation Begins Fiber Optics Installation along Interstate 91 and 89
The Vermont Agency of Transportation will gain connectivity to the Intelligent Transportation System devices, transportation facilities and applications along the corridor and also offer to extend the long haul capability for the statewide fiber optic infrastructure..More at TriOptics.Comhttp://www.azooptics.com/news.aspx?newsID=13924
Why Transportation Departments Should Consider Life Cycle Budgeting
According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, transportation departments nationwide could be more effective and efficient if they implement Life Cycle Cost Analysis, or “LCCA.”.More at The Patchhttp://stamford.patch.com/articles/why-transportation-departments-should-consider-life-cycle-budgeting
ERTICO organises Workshop on Connected Mobility at the Challenge Bibendum [Presentations]
Review presentations at:http://www.ertico.com/ertico-organises-workshop-on-connected-mobility-at-the-challenge-bibendum/
Traffic data firm Inrix working towards 2012 IPO
Private-equity backed Inrix, the largest independent traffic data provider, plans to go public next year, cashing in on the rising demand for its data.. More at Reuters http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/16/idUSLDE75F23Z20110616
Portland Unveils Website Aimed at Managing Transportation Demand
City officials have developed a website believed to be the first in the nation that helps businesses develop commuting plans for their employees, and introduces them to the concept of "transportation demand management.. More at MBPN http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3478/ItemId/16798/Default.aspx
State links Issaquah traffic cameras into regional network
The physical link between Issaquah City Hall Northwest and the Department of Transportation communication system — a fiber-optic connection at the state Route 900 and Interstate 90 westbound on-ramp — is part of the Traffic Buster project..More at Issaquahhttp://www.issaquahpress.com/2011/06/14/state-links-issaquah-traffic-cameras-into-regional-network/
Smart parking sensor platform helps city motorists save time and fuel
The new platform allows consultancies and system integrators to customise and deploy the solution in their local area..More at EE TImeshttp://eetimes.com/electronics-news/4216891/Smart-parking-sensor-platform-helps-city-motorists-save-time-and-fuel
New Garmin sat nav app aims to cut down rail crossing incidents in the UK
The free LX app will work with Garmin's nüvi or nüLink sat navs and is available as one of Garmin's In-car Extras..More at Gizmaghttp://www.gizmag.com/network-rail-and-garmin-develop-novel-sat-nav-safety-app/18899/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews
Presentations From 2011 ITS-NY Eighteenth Annual Meeting and Technology Exhibition
Review and download at:http://www.its-ny.org/library.php
Road Trains--Not Driverless Cars--Are The Future Of Hands-Free Driving
When road train technology is commercialized, a driver equipped with platooning software could use an in-vehicle navigation screen to find the nearest platoon and drive to the end of it..More at Fast Companyhttp://www.fastcompany.com/1758931/volvo-explains-why-road-trains-are-the-future?partner=homepage_newsletter
County seeks control of I-10 cameras
However, first, the county would have to sign an agreement with TxDOT for control of the cameras, and then a second agreement giving permission to the Austin County Emergency Communications District for use of the camera and sign soShow More Summary